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Josiah Quincy Jr.

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Josiah Quincy Jr.

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25 Apr 1775 (aged 31)
Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
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Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
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from Joe Garland's Guns Off Gloucester : Last Tuesday arrived here at Gloucester the ship Boston Packet, Capt. Lyde, from London, in whom came as passenger our good friend and worthy patriot, Josiah Quincy, Jr., Esq., far gone in consumption, who was immediately visited by one of the physicians of this place and other respectable persons; but as he appeared to be actually expiring no assistance could be afforded him,and a few hours put an end to his valuable life. Great care was taken by the selectmen to forward to his friends the account of his death, but as through the perplexity of the times no returns could be obtained from them, his remains were yesterday with great respect interred in the public burying ground of this Place. [Janet Marshall]
from Joe Garland's Guns Off Gloucester : Last Tuesday arrived here at Gloucester the ship Boston Packet, Capt. Lyde, from London, in whom came as passenger our good friend and worthy patriot, Josiah Quincy, Jr., Esq., far gone in consumption, who was immediately visited by one of the physicians of this place and other respectable persons; but as he appeared to be actually expiring no assistance could be afforded him,and a few hours put an end to his valuable life. Great care was taken by the selectmen to forward to his friends the account of his death, but as through the perplexity of the times no returns could be obtained from them, his remains were yesterday with great respect interred in the public burying ground of this Place. [Janet Marshall]

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Sacred. To the memory of Josiah Quincy. Junr: Late of Boston. Barrister at law. Youngest son of Josiah Quincy, Late of this town, Esquire, Brilliant talents, uncommon eloquence, & indefatigable application. Raised him to the highest eminence in his profession. His early enlightened, inflexible attachment to The cause of his country, Is attested by monuments more durable than htis And transmitted to posterity By well known productions of his Genius, He was born the 23rd Feb 1744. And died the 26th April 1775. His mortal remains are here deposited With those of Abigail his Wife, Daughter of William Phillips, Esquire, Born 14th April 1745. Died 25th March 1798. Author of this inscription was John Quincy Adams.

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  • Created by: Dan Silva
  • Added: Aug 14, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11534928/josiah-quincy: accessed ), memorial page for Josiah Quincy Jr. (23 Feb 1744–25 Apr 1775), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11534928, citing Hancock Cemetery, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Dan Silva (contributor 46781334).